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Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

'There is more likelihood of dying from lightning than from vaccine induced blood clots.'

BCCI seeks review of Supreme Court's July 19 order, recusal of CJI

BCCI seeks review of Supreme Court's July 19 order, recusal of CJI

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India filed a petition in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, seeking review of its July 18 verdict in which it had accepted most recommendations of the R M Lodha panel on reforms in the cricketing body, saying the bench, headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur, had "a prejudiced approach" against it and he should recuse from hearing the matter.

'Ban on Chinese imports will cripple economy'

'Ban on Chinese imports will cripple economy'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'The ban on Chinese imports is a suicidal step.' 'This will result not only in economic depression, but in a chaotic situation.'

'Political interference ensured fireworks at Paravur temple'

'Political interference ensured fireworks at Paravur temple'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

'What we see is the vested interest of political parties. Just to get a few votes, political parties played with fire, they gambled with the safety of the people.'

US races against time as COVID-19 toll crosses 10K

US races against time as COVID-19 toll crosses 10K

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Over 3,66,000 Americans have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus.

FDA asks Wockhardt to conduct global assessment of its plants

FDA asks Wockhardt to conduct global assessment of its plants

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg is slated to travel to India soon.

Don't bow to political interference: Prez to civil servants

Don't bow to political interference: Prez to civil servants

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday asked bureaucrats to not be subject to political interference and advised that civil servants should tell politicians what cannot be done and why it cannot be done.

K'taka seat: Every second voter a wrong entry

K'taka seat: Every second voter a wrong entry

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

A local NGO, which conducted a study on correctness in three polling stations in the constituency in the year 2005, had arrived at a discrepancy rate as high as 70 per cent.

Chinese village in Arunachal: India must speak up!

Chinese village in Arunachal: India must speak up!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'China wants to change the status quo of India's Northern Border and proves that it can do whatever it wants in what it perceives as its own territory,' states Claude Arpi.

Lessons from the Farmer's Protest

Lessons from the Farmer's Protest

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'This confrontation could have been avoided by a less arrogant administration that initially listened, used whatever negotiating skills they had and tried to be more credible,' observes Ramesh Menon.

Will Trump take sides in the India-Pakistan dispute?

Will Trump take sides in the India-Pakistan dispute?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

'It is highly doubtful that the Trump administration will consider inserting itself into the volatile India-Pakistan dispute.'

Congress eyes dy CM's post in Maharashtra

Congress eyes dy CM's post in Maharashtra

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

'Who else will solve these issues if not the chief minister?' 'Who else shall we take our complaints to?'

Dr Reddy's gets warning from US health regulator

Dr Reddy's gets warning from US health regulator

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Dr Reddy's gets warning from US health regulator

Toyota to escape sanctions

Toyota to escape sanctions

Rediff.com18 May 2005

Toyota will not be punished for an administrative error that led to the team competing without all the correct paperwork.

5 key challenges that Shaktikanta Das faces as RBI guv

5 key challenges that Shaktikanta Das faces as RBI guv

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

A staunch defender of demonetisation, it would be interesting to see how he handles the government's increasing demand for more cash from the RBI, and letting some weak banks get out of prompt corrective action.

Justice Joseph should reveal basis of allegations against Justice Misra: Ex-CJI

Justice Joseph should reveal basis of allegations against Justice Misra: Ex-CJI

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The former CJI said the statements made by the individual do not mean that entire institution has crumbled.

'The Indian State has abdicated its duties'

'The Indian State has abdicated its duties'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'... of protecting the lives and property of a large section of society.' 'It may further deepen the communal divide which already exists in the country.'

Rajat Gupta released after completing 2-year prison term

Rajat Gupta released after completing 2-year prison term

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

He was convicted in his 2012 trial of passing confidential boardroom information to his one-time friend and business associate Raj Rajaratnam

Investors see opportunity in mid, small caps

Investors see opportunity in mid, small caps

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The mid- and small-cap indices had a dream run between January 2017 and January 2018 - zooming 48 per cent and 56 per cent, respectively.

Will put American workers first: Trump woos African-Americans voters

Will put American workers first: Trump woos African-Americans voters

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Recent polls indicate that Trump is trailing behind Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton among non-White communities, in particularly among African-Americans, Asian-Americans and Latinos.

Is Modi ready for Trump's exit?

Is Modi ready for Trump's exit?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'If Trump is out, Modi is going to find himself in a hotspot, having to reset his relations with the new US President with whom he will have to co-exist for well-nigh his full term,' notes B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

BCCI reacts strongly after COA vetoes proposed D/N Test

BCCI reacts strongly after COA vetoes proposed D/N Test

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

BCCI has reacted sharply to the Committee of Administrators red-flagging a proposed Day/Night Test match against the West Indies in October despite positive feedback from national chief coach Ravi Shastri.

Trump wiretapping: Did FBI ask DoJ to refute the claim?

Trump wiretapping: Did FBI ask DoJ to refute the claim?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey has asked the Department of Justice to refute US President Donald Trump's allegations that his predecessor Barack Obama had ordered wiretapping of the Trump Towers during the presidential elections, at least two media reports have said.

BJP's IT cell chief announces K'taka poll date even before EC, row erupts

BJP's IT cell chief announces K'taka poll date even before EC, row erupts

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Amit Malviya, however, tweeted that he had only quoted a news channel.

Did IIT-Roorkee make yoga compulsory?

Did IIT-Roorkee make yoga compulsory?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Though all students were asked to participate in the camp, it was not binding on them, said the institute.

Portfolio rejigs of RBI deputy governors soon

Portfolio rejigs of RBI deputy governors soon

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Given the pressure from India Inc and the banking fraternity, it is surmised that the portfolio rejig will take place before April.

Why redrawing of J-K constituencies is a MUST

Why redrawing of J-K constituencies is a MUST

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

The manner in which assembly seats were distirbuted among Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh so far, has ensured that residents of the Valley rule the state forever, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

With eye on Karnataka elections, Congress to assess performance of MLAs

With eye on Karnataka elections, Congress to assess performance of MLAs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

The party desperate to retain power in the state will also prepare dossiers on opposition MLAs to assess the winability of prospective party nominees.

Abu Ghraib horrifies me, says Armitage

Abu Ghraib horrifies me, says Armitage

Rediff.com24 May 2004

The US deputy secretary of state said the Bush administration would 'go as far up the chain of command as necessary' to punish the guilty.\n\n

Farooq released after 7 months, thanks MPs who 'fought for his freedom'

Farooq released after 7 months, thanks MPs who 'fought for his freedom'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

"I am free... Hope others political leaders would be released soon. Thank all parliamentarians who fought for my freedom. Will be able to take decision on future only after other leaders are released," Abdullah, the Lok Sabha member from Srinagar, told reporters from the terrace of his residence in Srinagar.

After Fin Min objection, Railways stops officers' promotion

After Fin Min objection, Railways stops officers' promotion

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

A scam had come to light in two lesser-known services-- Railway Board Secretariat Service and Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service -- where promotions were being made allegedly without following due procedures and bypassing Union Cabinet's jurisdiction.

Cambridge Analytica, firm linked to FB data breach, shuts down

Cambridge Analytica, firm linked to FB data breach, shuts down

Rediff.com3 May 2018

The company denies any wrongdoing, but says that the negative media coverage has left it with no clients and mounting legal fees which has forced it to resort to closure.

'Pakistan is no match for us'

'Pakistan is no match for us'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'The Chinese have a set pattern. They demonstrate, warn, threaten, attack and withdraw.' 'We were lulled into complacency, but I am certain things are being corrected now.'

Assange faces expulsion from Ecuador embassy hideout in UK: Report

Assange faces expulsion from Ecuador embassy hideout in UK: Report

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The WikiLeaks founder has been living in Ecuador embassy in Knightsbridge in central London since 2012 when he was granted political asylum.

Declining officiating standards among Indian umpires

Declining officiating standards among Indian umpires

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

This year's Ranji Trophy had been marred by umpiring howlers and fatigue was a reason cited by many for the bloopers.

'If any Chinese comes with a baton or barbed wire, shoot the chap dead'

'If any Chinese comes with a baton or barbed wire, shoot the chap dead'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'I don't see how any Indian government or any Indian military leadership can now ask the soldiers to patrol without weapons.'

'Rajan did not need to be anybody's yes man'

'Rajan did not need to be anybody's yes man'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

'Rajan's exit will have a great impact on the economy.'

Who is army's enemy number 1 in Kashmir?

Who is army's enemy number 1 in Kashmir?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Fake or exaggerated news against the forces and the administration are feeding public anger, often leading to violence.